Gallery



Signal invigilates approximately 25 shows a year in the gallery. The gallery is open to the public six days a week. We have also facilitated book launches and charity exhibitions in the space.

We usually hold Exhibition openings every two weeks on a Thursday or Friday evening at 7-9pm. Ring and ask any of our staff if we have an opening that week. If you need further clarification or any information please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Click here for information on our gallery space








Dark Room


Dark room facility available for hire includes:

••Two enlargers with timers

••Chemical trays and sink


Chemicals, papers etc are not supplied by the centre.
To book please ring the centre.

Reduction available to Signal Art Society Members.


Click here to register for membership


Art Studios


There are two small studios available for hire to artists for blocks of ten week
periods at a nominal fee. We operate a waiting list system.
Please ring the centre if interested.


Ceramics Room


The ceramics room is available for hire to practitioners. Facilities include:

••Top loading kiln

••Two electric wheels



Work Room


The work room is a utility used by groups for classes. It can be hired out to different groups when not in use by the centre. Always check for availability by contacting the centre


Community Arts


Signal has always aimed to maximise the amount of interaction between artists and the broader community. The centre encourages people to see the arts generally and artists in particular as a valuable resource which is readily accessible to the community. Since its establishment in 1990 Signal has operated a wide range of arts projects in the community with scores of organisations, voluntary bodies and schools. These projects are tailored to meet the needs of groups involved and may involve two or three staff artists working on a project on a weekly basis over time with an organisation or a once off large project involving larger numbers of staff.

Projects can take place in Signal with participants availing of the centres facilities or on site with the recipients group.

If your organisation, voluntary body, resource centre, school etc., feels that it would be interested in availing of Signal's Community Arts Services just contact the office to see what's possible.

Click here to see the range of community arts projects that Signal are currently running.



Children's Art Classes


Artists Greg Murray, Denis Dunne & Christine Power run children's art classes on Mondays and Thursdays in the centre.


Activities include papier-mâché, mask making and painting. Recently they worked on animal figures creating a miniature zoo. The children also make their own greeting cards for various times of the year such as Christmas, Halloween and Valentines Day. Other activities include working on model making, pastels and acrylics where they are encouraged to use easels. They work using photos and still life.


Classes are small and very popular therefore early booking is essential. The cost for 8 weeks is €70 (€130 for 2 children from the same family). Full payment must be made in advance.



••Monday: 3-4.30pm (Greg & Denis)
••Friday: 3-4.30pm (Greg & Christine)



Adult Art Classes


Signal Arts Centre has a variety of skilled artists who run various workshops and classes aimed at all levels of skill.

••Drawing and Painting

••Ceramics - from slab building to wheel work through to glazing

••Photography and Darkroom

••Enamelling and Glass Fusion

••Batik and Textiles

••Lino Printing

••Life Drawing



Portfolio Assessment


Signal also provides portfolio and one-to-one advice for artists looking to develop their careers further.
Please contact the centre for further information or to book an appointment for professional advice.



Drawing Portfolio Course


Aoife Fitzgerald is running a six week intensive drawing course covering Visual Diaries, Landscape and Life Drawing (gestural, blind contour, perspective, mass and tone). Limited places available. Maximum nine places. Cost €160 per person.



Six Wednesdays

  • From 24th March to 28th April (5pm - 7pm)

Two Saturdays

  • 28th March & 18th April (10am - 1pm)


Contact Signal or email Aoife directly to book a place. Cheques made payable to Signal Arts Centre.



Life Drawing


Evening Life Drawing Workshops are available at the centre. Each Session will take place on a Wednesday evening from 7pm to 10pm in the Gallery. These sessions do not include tutoring but are a facility for practitioners. (Reduction of 10% available for SAS members)


Three Week Sessions €33 per block

  • From 24th March to 7th April

Four Week Sessions €44 per block

  • From 28th April to 19th May
  • From 26th May to 16th June

Five Week Sessions €55 per block

  • From 14th July to 11th August

Six Week Sessions €66 per block

  • From 1st September to 6th October
  • From 13th October to 17th November

N.B. Places subject to availability. To book please email Aoife and pay within a week for the place to be kept. Cheques made payable to Signal Arts Centre.



Events


Signal Arts Centre has developed a regular and routine schedule of events and activities that take place in the Centre that are open to local artists and the general public alike. The needs ot the local community are assessed on an ongoing basis by various means. Examples of such events include Book Launches, Awards Ceremonies, Art History Lectures, one day shows for graduating art business students.

If you have any enquiries about the services above, please contact us on:
Tel: 353 01 276 2039
Fax: 353 01 286 9982
Email: info[at]signalartscentre.ie